We provide a range of free health and social services to our students. Students can self-refer to any of our services, just walk in and ask our friendly receptionist.
Our team consists of:
We work in conjunction with services outside of school, to provide a holistic health approach to our students. These services include:
He aha te mea nui o tea ao? / What is the most important thing in the world?
He tangata, he tangata, he tangata. / It is people, it is people, it is people.
Our Otahuhu College Counsellor, Claudia Pezza, is an overseas trained Psychologist with experience both in South America and in New Zealand.
Claudia has strong experience working with clients and their whanau, helping them build and rebuild their self-esteem and empowering them while increasing their self-confidence. She works with a multidisciplinary/interdisciplinary team to provide students with the best support so that their needs are met. Through the counselling process students are supported in finding ways to deal and cope with a variety of issues that they might be experiencing at school, in the community or at home.
Students might seek counselling for a variety of reasons:
| Low self esteem | Trauma |
| Bullying | Depression |
| Anxiety | Stress Management |
| Lack of motivation, including to study | Anger Management |
| Abuse | Aggressive Behaviour |
| Grief and loss | Alcohol and drug issues |
| Gender diversity and identity issues | Neurodiversity |
| Self-harm/suicide ideation |
All sessions are confidential. The right measures will be taken to ensure student’s wellbeing when safety risks are involved and a safety plan will be discussed with the student and/or their family where appropriate.
Parents can contact Claudia on 09 9634025 or via email on CPezza@otahuhucollege.school.nz
Youthline – support for young people facing crisis – also phone 0800 37 66 33 or Free TXT 234 or email talk@youthline.co.nz
Whatsup – a counselling phone line for 5 – 18 yrs, available 1pm to 11pm, seven days a week, 7 days a week, with trained counsellors taking the calls.
Kidsline – info and telephone counselling for children age 9 to 13 years old
http://www.leva.co.nz/suicide-prevention/what-le-va-does/BRAVE – this is a video clip that is useful for young people
http://www.auntydee.co.nz/ an interactive on line programme for kids to access help
P: 09 963 4000
E: enquiries@otahuhucollege.school.nz
Office Hours
8am-3.30pm Mon-Fri
Physical Address
74-78 Mangere Road
Otahuhu
Auckland 1062
Term 1
Tue 30th Jan – Fri 12 Apr
Term 2
Mon Apr 29 – Fri 5 Jul
Term 3
Mon 22 Jul – Fri 27 Sep
Term 4
Mon 14 Oct – Fri 6 Dec
In Zone
Applications need to be received by 1st November 2024.
Out of Zone
Applications should be submitted in Hard copy only. New Students will only be considered if they have a current sibling enrolled at Otahuhu College in 2025.
Closing date for out of zone ballot will be Wednesday 25th September.
